You have learned that the body's immune system fights against disease and illness. Sometimes, the immune system does not respond the way that it was intended. In autoimmune disorders, such as lupus, the immune systems cannot tell the difference between foreign substances and its own cells. Health officials estimate that over five million people have been diagnosed with lupus worldwide.OBJECTIVES

Learn about lupus.
Write a four-paragraph (400 word) report on what you have learned.
Directions

Use the library and other reference materials to research lupus. Then, write a 400 word report on what you have learned. Be sure to include symptoms, causes, and treatments.